Rowena

Rowena is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 46 girls in the United States.

Rowena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rowena

Rowena belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rowena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #429 in 1893, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 10,491 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rowena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#429 in 1893
Peak year
1917
Babies named Rowena in 2024
46
Total since 1880
10,491

Rowena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#571 in 1997
Babies named Rowena in 2025
8
Total since 1996
389

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rowena mean?

The meaning of Rowena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rowena a boy or girl name?

Rowena is a girl name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rowena?

Rowena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rowena?

Rowena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #429 in 1893, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].